pit 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lisha Sure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is silver hawk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hawk
vs
Sure

186 cm
28
194 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lisha Sure!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawk wants it to stay on the feet.
Sure shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawk as he avoids it easily.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Sure sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sure is refusing to be controlled, as Hawk sits in half guard.
Hawk working the head and body with strikes.

Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sure is looking for a sweep. Hawk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hawk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sure is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Studebaker Hawk!
A very excited looking Studebaker Hawk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chief
vs
Takashi

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Chief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chief cracks Takashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takashi looks winded!

Takashi drives through and clinches with Chief against the cage.
Takashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chief is defending well for now.
Takashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chief blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Chief on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chief just leaning against Takashi, taking a breather.
Takashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chief on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chief's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chief gets through Takashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chief managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.
Takashi tries a body shot but Chief blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chief is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chief tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chief dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takashi is looking to control Chief's arms but Chief gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takashi has his back to the cage.
Chief lands with a left to the head.
Takashi just leaning against Chief, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chief lands a shoulder strike.
Chief lands a shot to the body.
Takashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Chief escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chief misses the jab.
Chief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takashi throws a body punch but Chief moves out of range.
Chief pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chief misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely.
Chief avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Takashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takashi. Chief does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Takashi.
Takashi throws a big shot that misses.
Takashi scores with a jab to the body.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chief swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chief throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takashi tests Chief's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Chief misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chief comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Takashi moves into range and clinches up with Chief.
Takashi lands a nice knee to the body.
Takashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chief avoids the damage to the body.
Chief lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chief.
Chief has Takashi pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chief for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Master Chief will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab from Takashi.
Takashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chief swings for the body but Takashi moves out of range.
Chief takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chief defending well as Takashi loads up on a big left hand.
Chief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takashi.
Takashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Chief circles away.
Chief throws a right and a left that Takashi avoids nicely.
Chief takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takashi throws a body punch but Chief moves out of range.
Takashi lands a slapping body shot.
Chief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takashi.
Chief waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takashi.
Takashi throws out a powerful jab.
Takashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takashi slips under a jab.
Takashi digs a good hook to Chief's body.
Takashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chief in his tracks.
Takashi blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Takashi misses the target.
Chief slips a jab and a cross from Takashi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Chief takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi swings for the body but Chief moves out of range.
Chief looks to throw the jab but Takashi is out of range.
Chief takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takashi misses with a wild combination.
Takashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chief throws a push kick but Takashi slaps the foot to one side.
Takashi misses with an uppercut. Chief saw that one coming.
Chief swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takashi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chief rather than just go for the knockout.
Chief staying out of range there.
Chief waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takashi.
Lee Takashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi lands a nice hook to Chief's body. Chief takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takashi scores with a hook to the body. Chief takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takashi misses with a body shot.
Takashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takashi ducks under a wild hook from Chief.
Takashi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chief looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takashi.
Takashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takashi misses with a body shot.
Takashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chief checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi throws a hook but Chief avoids it easily.
Chief misses with a hook. Takashi ducked under it nicely.
Takashi connects with a body shot.
Takashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takashi connects with a looping right hand.
Takashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chief throws a head kick that misses.
Chief pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Chief misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Takashi throws a low kick but Chief moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Takashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Takashi throws a nice looking combination but Chief bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chief throws a head kick but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi thuds a left hand into Chief's body.

Takashi drives through and clinches with Chief against the cage.
Takashi is working Chief over against the cage.
Takashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chief avoids it.
Chief blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takashi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chief managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.

Chief manages to break the clinch.
Chief looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chief's hands.
Takashi tries to clinch but Chief moves out of range.
Takashi scores with a hook to the body. Chief takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takashi misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Chief.
Takashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chief is just out of range.
Takashi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takashi missing with a left hand there. Chief was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Chief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takashi thuds a left hand into Chief's body.
Good leg kick by Takashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chief lands a front kick.
Takashi misses the shot to the body.
Chief avoids the body shot from Takashi.
Chief takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chief takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takashi scores with a hook.
Takashi swinging wildly here.

Takashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chief wants to get back to striking at distance but Takashi won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chief avoids the damage to the body.
Takashi missing with knees to the body.
Chief prevents a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi trying to land knees to the body.
Takashi tries to land a knee to the head but Chief blocks with his arms.
Takashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Chief gets an underhook and turns Takashi into the cage.
Chief has Takashi pushed against the cage.
Takashi is struggling to control the position.
Chief managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chief is keeping busy.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chief avoids the damage to the body.
Chief can't find room to land a body shot as Takashi controls the action.
Chief tries to break free but Takashi pushes him back against the cage.
Takashi lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chief.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chief is struggling to control the position.
Takashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chief.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Takashi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaluma has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Smith
vs
Kaluma

185 cm
25
185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
140 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves to clinch but Kaluma breaks away

and Kaluma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaluma stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaluma on the ground.
Kaluma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaluma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaluma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Kaluma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith seems keen to control Kaluma's posture.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaluma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma being controlled here momentarily.

Kaluma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaluma with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaluma throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is looking to stand up but Kaluma isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaluma is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaluma stops Smith from standing up.
Kaluma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith pulls Kaluma in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kaluma keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Kaluma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaluma looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaluma is one step ahead there.
Smith is trying to control the position but Kaluma postures up.

Kaluma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Kaluma being controlled here momentarily.

Smith working for a triangle but Kaluma defends it easily.
Kaluma works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaluma is working away from the top position though.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Kaluma is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Kaluma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaluma fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiko Kaluma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to clinch up.

Smith rushes Kaluma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaluma wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaluma is breathing heavily.
Kaluma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Kaluma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
Kaluma has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Kaluma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Matt Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiko Kaluma.
Kaluma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaluma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaluma won't want to take too many of those.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith has Kaluma pressed against the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Kaluma shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Smith.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaluma circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but Kaluma is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch but Kaluma moves out of range.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Kaluma takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaluma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith landing knees to the head.

Kaluma is rocked!
Kaluma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaluma up against the cage.
Smith with a knee to the head.
Kaluma is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith has Kaluma pressed against the cage. He pushes Kaluma back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Smith throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kaluma crashing to the floor! Smith piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kaluma is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Smith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson has chosen Can't F with da South as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bobberson
vs
Offerson

175 cm
33
184 lbs
24 - 20 - 0

160 cm
29
144 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Offerson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offerson throws a right and a left that Bobberson avoids nicely.
Bobberson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Offerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Offerson tries to clinch up.
Bobberson closes the distance and clinches up with Offerson, looking for a takedown. Bobberson pushes Offerson against the cage but Offerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobberson is breathing heavily.
Offerson scores with a hook to the body. Bobberson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bobberson throws a low kick, looking for Offerson's leg but Offerson calmly moves out of range.
No luck for Bobberson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobberson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Offerson throws out the jab.
Offerson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Offerson stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Offerson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bobberson swats away the attempt to clinch by Offerson.
Bobberson thumps Offerson with a low kick.
Bobberson shoots in for a double leg but Offerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Offerson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobberson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bobberson looks for a takedown but Offerson sprawls well.
Offerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Offerson shoots in for a takedown but Bobberson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Offerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Offerson is pressing down on Bobberson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bobberson is holding on for now.

Bobberson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Offerson is trying to control. Bobberson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobberson is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobberson gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Offerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobberson is retaining full guard.
Bobberson pulls Offerson in close to prevent any damage.

Bobberson has his foot on Offerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Offerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobberson is looking to sweep but instead, Offerson has passed into half guard.
Bobberson tries to get to full guard but Offerson has control of the leg.
Offerson trying to mount his opponent but Bobberson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson passes into side control, despite Bobberson's attempt to control the position.
Bobberson gets back to half guard.

Offerson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bobberson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Offerson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bobberson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bobberson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Offerson in his tracks.
Bobberson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Offerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Offerson takes one to the side of the head.
Bobberson looks for a takedown but Offerson sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Offerson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Offerson clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson looking for a takedown.
Offerson gets underhooks to prevent Bobberson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bobberson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Offerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Offerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobberson has Offerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Offerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Offerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Offerson tries to clinch up.
Offerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Offerson checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Billy Bobberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobberson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Offerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobberson connects with a body shot that sends Offerson's belly button to the back.
Bobberson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offerson manages to avoid it.
Bobberson throws a head kick that misses.
Offerson tries to clinch up.

Offerson forces Bobberson back against the cage and clinches.
Bobberson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Offerson's efforts to push away.
Offerson missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson keeps control of Offerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Offerson trying to control the position but instead, Bobberson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Offerson into the cage.

Offerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Offerson forces Bobberson back against the cage and clinches.
Bobberson prevents the takedown attempt.

Bobberson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Offerson is trying to keep an underhook but Bobberson manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Bobberson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bobberson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Offerson as he works his way to full guard.
Bobberson throws an elbow that misses. Offerson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bobberson's guard. Nice move by Offerson!
Bobberson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bobberson is looking for a triangle but Offerson pushes his legs off easily.

Bobberson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Offerson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bobberson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bobberson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Offerson. No joy for Bobberson on that attempt.
Offerson moves in looking to clinch but Bobberson pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Offerson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Offerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Bobberson.
Offerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billy Bobberson is winning the standup battle so far.
Offerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobberson wants to slow Offerson down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offerson checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Offerson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack Offerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bobberson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Offerson did well to prevent Bobberson getting side control.

Bobberson is trying to work for a kimura but Offerson is defending well.

Bobberson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bobberson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bobberson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bobberson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Offerson defends it well.

Bobberson is trying to work for a kimura but Offerson is defending well.

Bobberson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Offerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bobberson.
Offerson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson wants to pass to mount but Offerson is defending the position.

Bobberson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Offerson sees it coming and defends easily.

Bobberson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Offerson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bobberson is working for a kimura but Offerson is defending it quite comfortably.

Bobberson wants to work for an arm triangle but Offerson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobberson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Offerson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bobberson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobberson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bobberson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Nuisance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Hossenfeffer comes into the arena with Tik Tok blaring out of the sound system. Nuisance comes into a darkened arena with his song building. High Hopes by Frank Sinatra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Von Hossenfeffer has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Von Hossenfeffer
vs
Nuisance

183 cm
35
180 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

197 cm
32
265 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Nuisance!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuisance looks to land a left hand but Von Hossenfeffer moved out of range nicely.
Von Hossenfeffer is breathing heavily.
Von Hossenfeffer doesn't manage to clinch there - Nuisance circles away.
Nuisance scores with a jab. Von Hossenfeffer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Hossenfeffer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer has been cut.
Nuisance misses with a body shot.
Flex Nuisance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuisance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Hossenfeffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuisance.
Good shot there by Nuisance.
A slow jab from Nuisance misses its intended target.
Nuisance throws a body punch but Von Hossenfeffer moves out of range.
Nuisance misses with a looping right.
Nuisance swings for the body but Von Hossenfeffer moves out of range.
Von Hossenfeffer drops his hands momentarily. Nuisance doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Von Hossenfeffer staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Von Hossenfeffer doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flex Nuisance!
A victorious Flex Nuisance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.